The Three Main Factors Identified by the Authors That Influence

The three main factors identified by the authors that influence the degree of centralization or decentralization are:

A) the extent of product differentiation in the competitive environment; the degree of specialization within the organization; and relative overall size of the organization.
B) organizational typology; desires of the stockholders; and relative overall size of the organization.
C) labor relations as they relate to past managerial practices; employee profile; and business strategies as guided by the company mission.
D) the degree of specialization within the organization, labor relations as they relate to past managerial practices; and relative overall size of the organization.
E) degree of stability in the external environment of the organization; the type of interdependence between work units; and the overall culture of the organization.